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Sunscreen is important in protecting skin from the sun’s harmful rays. SPF factor is an important aspect of sunscreen.
What is SPF? The acronym stands for “Sun Protection Factor.” It measures how effectively the sunscreen’s formula can block UV-B rays. The SPF numbers mean how much longer you can stay in the sun as opposed to not wearing any sunblock at all.
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